DomerDad
Proud Dad of a USAFA 2026 DD
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Your reply sounds a lot like this “The only remedy to racist discrimination is antiracist discrimination. The only remedy to past discrimination is present discrimination. The only remedy to present discrimination is future discrimination.” -Ibram X. Kendi.I am a white, straight, middle-aged, married male with 2 daughters who are service academy attendees. I have never been disadvantaged by my status. In fact, the opposite is demonstrably true, as compared to other traditionally disadvantaged segments of our population. It is fact that certain demographics have been treated unfairly in this society. Take your pick. Women, blacks, asians, hispanics, gays, transgenders. The list is wider than that. That discrimination has been somewhat mitigated over time. But we still do not have an equal playing field. There is still work to be done to ensure that all individuals are treated equally in this society. As traditionally impacted groups gain standing, traditionally advantaged groups can perceive that they are losing standing. That is the cost imposed by a truly egalitarian society. But that is a cost I am more than willing to pay as someone who tries to live by the golden rule.
I am curious if you agree with his position or if you disagree.